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Segment 19 - Recreation Impacts and Trail Use?
Air Date: June 10
((Anchor/Intro)) The first day of summer is just a couple of weeks away, and that means
hiking season is kicking into gear. Those of us living here in the Truckee Meadows are
lucky, we have one of the world's premiere hiking trails right in our backyard. In
tonight?s Lake Tahoe Report, Shelly Purdy takes us for a ride on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
((TAKE PKG))
((nats hiking))
((Track 1)) The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile hiking, biking and equestrian trail that
follows the ridgetops around Lake Tahoe. The trail took 20 years to build and has now
become a world class destination in its own right.
((sot tahoe rim trail tape @ :56 - Shannon Raborn, Tahoe Rim Trail Association)) "The
economy here at Lake Tahoe is tourism based and recreation is a huge component of that
tourism industry here?.(tighten up sot)?and that includes the hiking trails, the mountain
bike industry and all the support that the businesses in the area put into that."
((Track 2)) And possibly the best part of the Tahoe Rim Trail is that it's free. The trail
takes you to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and you don't have to pay
a dime to see it.
((sot tahoe rim trail tape @ 15:52 - Mark Kimbrough, Tahoe Rim Trail Association))
"People want a good experience when they come here and recreation is really high on the
list. Gaming's here and there's other things people can do, but recreation is the number
one why they come here. You have winter and summer sports and the Tahoe Rim Trail
fits in nicely."
((Track 3)) But the Tahoe Rim Trail can only stay a premiere recreation destination if it?s
taken care of. So, whether you're hiking, mountain biking, riding horses or just
sightseeing out on the trail, remember to use good trail etiquette. Pack out what you bring
in. Yield to other users, and above all, stay on the trail. Cutting switchbacks causes
erosion and destroys the beauty of what you're out here to see. With the lake tahoe
environmental education coalition, I'm Shelly Purdy for KOLO News Channel 8.
((Anchor/Tag)) If you would like more information about the Tahoe Rim Trail or to find
maps and directions to trailheads, visit our website at kolotv.com.

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Segment 19 - Recreation Impacts and Trail Use?
Air Date: June 10
((Anchor/Intro)) The first day of summer is just a couple of weeks away, and that means
hiking season is kicking into gear. Those of us living here in the Truckee Meadows are
lucky, we have one of the world's premiere hiking trails right in our backyard. In
tonight?s Lake Tahoe Report, Shelly Purdy takes us for a ride on the Tahoe Rim Trail.
((TAKE PKG))
((nats hiking))
((Track 1)) The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile hiking, biking and equestrian trail that
follows the ridgetops around Lake Tahoe. The trail took 20 years to build and has now
become a world class destination in its own right.
((sot tahoe rim trail tape @ :56 - Shannon Raborn, Tahoe Rim Trail Association)) "The
economy here at Lake Tahoe is tourism based and recreation is a huge component of that
tourism industry here?.(tighten up sot)?and that includes the hiking trails, the mountain
bike industry and all the support that the businesses in the area put into that."
((Track 2)) And possibly the best part of the Tahoe Rim Trail is that it's free. The trail
takes you to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and you don't have to pay
a dime to see it.
((sot tahoe rim trail tape @ 15:52 - Mark Kimbrough, Tahoe Rim Trail Association))
"People want a good experience when they come here and recreation is really high on the
list. Gaming's here and there's other things people can do, but recreation is the number
one why they come here. You have winter and summer sports and the Tahoe Rim Trail
fits in nicely."
((Track 3)) But the Tahoe Rim Trail can only stay a premiere recreation destination if it?s
taken care of. So, whether you're hiking, mountain biking, riding horses or just
sightseeing out on the trail, remember to use good trail etiquette. Pack out what you bring
in. Yield to other users, and above all, stay on the trail. Cutting switchbacks causes
erosion and destroys the beauty of what you're out here to see. With the lake tahoe
environmental education coalition, I'm Shelly Purdy for KOLO News Channel 8.
((Anchor/Tag)) If you would like more information about the Tahoe Rim Trail or to find
maps and directions to trailheads, visit our website at kolotv.com.